Switching asset classes after 15 years in

Hello,

I'm a trader/analyst in a specific commodities asset class and I'm looking to do something different, but remain in markets. Currently I'm looking at macro funds or credit funds; I'm mostly concerned about breaking in with 15 yoe and how to convince hiring managers that I'm a good fit.

I am pretty quantitative (landed some DS/SWE offers from some places). Any advice is appreciated. 

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